Members, Accommodation Allowances

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens) (14:36): Thank you, sir. My question is to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Why didn't the minister admit—

The Hon. D.C. van Holst Pellekaan: Argument.

The SPEAKER: The Minister for Energy and Mining is called to order. I know he is trying to be helpful, but I would like to hear the question.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: My question is to the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. Why didn't the minister admit that he pays board to stay at his parents' home in various media appearances this morning? Did he forget?

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: Point of order, sir: exactly the same point of order as with the last question. This is a reframing of the question that was asked previously using a different form of political speech.

The SPEAKER: A question seeking, if you like, an expression of opinion containing argument—yes, Erskine May tells us that is out of order. I uphold the point of order. Perhaps a question could be asked, and maybe seek leave of the house to insert some fact. That would potentially be another way around it, but I uphold the point of order. I will give the member for West Torrens another question.